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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Saginaw, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Saginaw rent stands today
Saginaw, MI rent rose 5.6% year over year, reaching a current median of $950/month. Renters are paying $67 more per month on average than last year, with rent also increasing 1.5% month over month.
Vs. national rents
Saginaw rents run roughly half the national median, sitting 51.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Saginaw rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $829/month, and 2-bedrooms for $950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,100/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,588/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Saginaw
$950/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Saginaw is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Saginaw
70
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Saginaw rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Saginaw, MI
Average rent prices in Saginaw have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Saginaw, MI
Rent prices in Saginaw vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saginaw is $950, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Saginaw run $829 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $989.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change |  22% | |
1 bedroom | $829 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,588 | No Change | 31% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saginaw, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,499 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,100 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$829
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,588
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
31%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saginaw, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Saginaw, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Saginaw, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Saginaw and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Saginaw
51%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Saginaw, MI is 12% lower than the median rent in Auburn, MI.
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2h ago
1111 N Harrison St, Saginaw, MI 48602
3 beds
2 baths
$433–$1,072
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saginaw
2310 Jerome St #1, Saginaw, MI 48602
2 beds
1 bath
$595
$549
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 28
22h ago
House for rent in Saginaw
1814 Boxwood St #NA, Saginaw, MI 48601
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saginaw
1639 S Warren Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601
2 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Saginaw
3263 Silverwood Dr #1, Saginaw, MI 48603
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available May 26
1d ago
Verified
155 Crowell Dr #NA, Saginaw, MI 48609
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jul 1
15h ago
11h ago
1555 Bryn Mawr Pl, Saginaw, MI 48638
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
155 Crowell Dr #NA, Saginaw, MI 48609
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3h ago
Verified
4889 Fontaine Boulevard, Saginaw, MI 48603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5d+ ago
Verified
2797 Gemini St, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$883
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2889 Gemini St, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$883
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2857 Gemini St, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$883
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2569 Apollo Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$883
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2797 Gemini St, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$883
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2889 Gemini St, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$883
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2857 Gemini St, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$883
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2569 Apollo Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$883
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
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Frequently asked questions for Saginaw, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Saginaw rental market.
How much is rent in Saginaw?
The average rent in Saginaw is $950 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Saginaw?
Average rent prices in Saginaw have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Saginaw rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Saginaw is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Saginaw?
To comfortably afford rent in Saginaw, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Saginaw?
Saginaw's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $770 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $910 monthly. These figures represent current pricing across the city's rental inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).